26 April 2010

annual tree burning.



My mom's fiance, Tom, organizes a Christmas tree burning bonfire every year. He collects a bunch (70 this year, I think?) of trees from friends, family and curb sides. He stores them in his backyard and lets them dry out until April.

Then, he rents a big truck, loads them up and heads to the beach.

We look forward to this event every year. It's a night filled with bbq, smores, fun and good company.

Thanks Tom, Mom & Ryan (Tom's son - who I know helped out a lot too!)


Pre-Burn



Jared enjoyed piling trees on the pit.



Sisters



It was getting TOO HOT!




16 April 2010

my husband, the man.



As you may have read in a past post, we were training for a marathon. In February, I injured my knee. Which lasted about 2 weeks = no running. It was painful (not complaining) to walk up the stairs. By the time I was able to go for it again, I was already behind in our training schedule. So, I gracefully bowed out and vowed to train for one again in the future. Thanks to my faithful teacher (Jared) I was able to work up to 13 miles. So, to me that is an accomplishment in itself.

Jared continued on with the training, he never quits anything. He was diligent and prepared to run. So, that he did. Last weekend he ran a marathon in Long Beach. His mom flew down here to watch, my sister Maren and cousin Trish joined us as well.

Typically, big marathons (LA) have 40,000 runners and it is chaotic for us spectators. So, I was insistent on planning out our route the night before. As Jared and I researched, we realized that this marathon was going to be much smaller than any we had been to before. He didn't realize when he signed up that there would only be about 30 people running.

It turned out to be great! We were able to follow him around practically the entire race. It was helpful for him because he could toss his water bottle to us in the car and we would fill it up and return it. We were also able to provide him hi snacks so he didn't have to run with the extra weight. It was also nice for us (in the car) because it was freezing and overcast. To say the least, it was a cool experience. Jared enjoyed running in an intimate setting.

He got 2nd place!! I am so proud of him. He is the man, my man.
Next race: Rock n' Roll Marathon - San Diego in June. So excited!









catch up.

This past month has been quite a whirlwind for us.
Here are just a couple pics because I have been not so good at taking pictures.

FYI - I lost my camera charger last year in Singapore. So, the only time I can charge my battery is if I go to my mom's since she has the same charger. Pathetic I know. I should have bought one on ebay by now. Oh wait, I did, but when it arrived my battery did not fit. Good thing my co-worker just gave me her old one.


We went to Universal Studios with our good friends. This is Jared with G on his shoulders and the guy from the Water World show.
Side note: Jared and I used to watch this silly/funny show called Scare Tactics. The actor above was on the show. So, I insisted that Jared get a pic with him. Plus he was out favorite.


J and Dora the Explorer. So cute. I love this girl.



We went to Krisean & Patrick's wedding.
So sweet and fun.


Sisters
(why do I look like a giant?)



Auntie Cathy & Mom


Maren & Trisha